Posted: February 2, 2021 IH reports 98 have tested COVID-19 positive in Fernie Interior Health (IH) reported this evening it has identified an additional seven cases of COVID-19 linked to a community cluster in the Fernie area since the cluster was declared on Jan. 27. Since Jan. 1, a total of 98 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in this region and 24 cases are currently active and on isolation. Most of the transmission occurred at recent social events and gatherings, IH said. Everyone is reminded that socialization must be limited to immediate household bubbles. Please do not invite friends or extended family to your residence for a visit or gathering.